Over the Road

Full Truckload For Any Move.

Knichel Logistics has all of your full truckload needs met via our one-stop-shop truck brokerage division. Our highly experienced customer service teams are assigned to specific accounts in order to know your shipping needs inside and out. With best in class technology, our teams are able to be proactive which ensures that you have the most seamless experience possible.

Our expansive carrier network consists of over 10,000 pre-qualified carriers that span throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico. That number continues to grow as our in-house carrier procurement specialists vet new potential partners daily.

Whether you require a simple dry van, one stop movement or a complex special project, give Knichel Logistics’ Over the Road division a call and our transportation specialists will help you get your freight on the road.

What is Truckload?

Truckload is a term that refers to shipments that fill a full truck that is moved over the road. Generally speaking, any shipment larger than less than truckload should be moved via truckload (or intermodal, depending on transit time constraints). Truckload carriers typically move directly from the shipper to a consignee. On occasion, two or more larger LTL shipments can be consolidated onto one trailer, which is called a multi-stop truckload. Typically though, freight traveling via truckload travels as “exclusive use”. Unlike with LTL, freight class is not important in truckload. Maximum cargo weight per standard 53′ trailer is 45,000 lbs.

Truckload pricing is based on cost-per-mile and changes daily – it is typically more expensive than intermodal and LTL. Trucks with a single driver can cover up to 550 miles per day while a team of two drivers can cover up to 1,100 miles per day. Keep in mind that hours of service rules require no more than 11 hours of driving per 24 hour time period.

Benefits of Truckload:

Fast transit time. There is no handling of the product by the driver or stopping at terminals involved.

Low claims. Industry average is less than 1%.

Pricing. Truckload pricing is based on cost-per-mile (CPM) for individual lanes, which makes it easy to price.

Knichel Logistics is proud to announce that we have earned enough votes from the industry to be named a "Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation" by Redefining the Road magazine and Women In Trucking Association. Nearly 150 nominations were received by the Redefining the Road editorial staff - and more than 7,000 […]

Knichel Logistics has extensive experience in optimizing our customers’ intermodal freight by utilizing small boxes (40’ and 45’) when the conditions are right – saving both money and alleviating capacity issues in the process. Our small box program is yet another option to get your freight moving in the most cost-effective manner possible. As a […]

The Knichel crew just finished up our third quarter charity drive for Women's Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh with great results! Between July and September, our team was able to fill up a table in the office with items that were deemed current essential needs for the shelter. Items donated include new sheets, towels, […]

Our Recognitions

Knichel Logistics has been named a 2018 Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation! This award recognizes those who empower women in the transportation industry, which is a key part of WIT's mission. Thanks to everyone who voted for Knichel!

Knichel Logistics is honored to have won a 2018 Pittsburgh Business Choice Award! This award was designed for people to recognize their favorite Pittsburgh-area business by nominating them - thank you to all who voted for us!

Knichel Logistics was honored with a SmartWay® Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as an industry leader in freight supply chain environmental performance and energy efficiency!

Knichel Logistics is recognized as one of America's Leading 3PLs of 2017! We made Global Trade Magazine's 5th Annual Leading 3PLs list two years in a row!

Kristy Knichel is a 2016 Honoree of the 18th Annual 40 Under 40 Awards, presented by Pittsburgh Magazine and PUMP. The program recognizes 40 individuals under the age of 40 whose creativity, vision and passion enrich the Pittsburgh region.

Knichel Logistics is excited to announce that we have been named one of Global Trade Magazine's Top Trucking Providers of 2016! This achievement was featured in their Aug/Sep 2016 issue.

Knichel Logistics is certified as a Women’s Business Enterprise by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). We recognize the commitment to supplier diversity that is embraced by corporations and government agencies today and we can add diversity to your supply chain.

Knichel Logistics is one of America's Leading 3PLs of 2016! We made the Global Trade Magazine list of Top 3PLs To Watch due to our LTL division expansion as a BlueGrace Logistics franchise.

CEO Kristy Knichel was interviewed by Supply Chain Digital about what it takes to be a great leader and how the implementation of her own agenda has led to the business’s success.